Book Details
Book Title: Saddle Up for Murder: A Fiona Quinn Mystery #7
Author: C.S. McDonald
Category: YA Fiction, 178 pages
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Publisher: McWriter Books
Release date: May 14, 2019
Formats Available for review: audiobook (audible download), ebook (mobi for kindle, epub, pdf)
Content Rating: G (The Fiona Quinn Mysteries are for everyone–adults love the books and they are appropriate for teens and tweens too!)
Book Description
Fiona is in total shock when her mother arrives unannounced on her doorstep. What’s going on? Why, she’s left Fiona’s father, that’s what. Yikes! Worse, a horse trainer is murdered outside his ex-wife’s home in Pittsburgh, and the trail leads directly to a Thoroughbred racetrack in the neighboring state of West Virginia. Get ready, because the suspects are mounting up and heading down the stretch. Whoa! Fiona and Detective Landry aren’t horsing around with this homicide!
Why Should You Read This?
Saddle Up For Murder by C.S. McDonald is a thrilling and engaging mystery novel that is sure to captivate readers from the very beginning. The story follows Fiona, who is in shock when her mother arrives unannounced at her doorstep, announcing that she has left Fiona’s father. But things take a more ominous turn when a horse trainer is murdered outside his ex-wife’s home in Pittsburgh, and the investigation leads to a Thoroughbred racetrack in West Virginia.
The author’s writing style is engaging and compelling, and the characters are well-developed and likable. Fiona is a relatable protagonist, and her interactions with Detective Landry are both entertaining and intriguing. The author does an excellent job of creating a suspenseful atmosphere, and the pacing is just right, with plenty of twists and turns to keep readers guessing until the very end.
The setting of the novel is another highlight, with the world of horse racing providing a unique and exciting backdrop to the story. The author clearly has a passion for the sport, and this shines through in her vivid descriptions and attention to detail. It’s clear that a lot of research has gone into the book, and this adds to the authenticity and realism of the story.
Overall, Saddle Up For Murder is a fantastic mystery novel that is sure to satisfy fans of the genre. It’s a well-written, suspenseful, and engaging book that will keep you hooked from start to finish. Highly recommended.